Artist Applications
Alley Art Festival is the last Saturday of August from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Aurora, IL.
Artists
The festival is open to local artists* only. Fill out THIS FORM between Feb 1 and May 1. All artists will receive notes back by the first week of July. The festival is limited to local artists, which will allow artists within approximately 30 miles in any direction from Aurora, however preference is given to Aurora and its adjacent communities if space is limited.
**No artist applications will be accepted past May 1. No exceptions.**
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3 to 5 photo file images of your art will be needed (no zip files or links).
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*Everything at Alley Art Festival should be handmade. No vintage or resale items. No vinyl adhesion items, novelty products, or MLM. No authors, etc. All artists are responsible for their area. No offensive art allowed. Festival guidelines will be emailed out prior to the festival with all details, including:
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Artists bring their full setup (nothing is provided)
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All tents must be weighed down properly with fitted sandbags or concrete weights (no bricks)
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Plan on a 10 x 10 area.
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Artists must cart in their equipment; no drive up unloading allowed.
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Price your art. Bring a "Be back soon" sign for bathroom or food breaks. No smoking or vaping on festival grounds.
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The booth fee is equal to 10% of total sales at the festival, and due at the end of the day.
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You MUST check IN and OUT at the info booth and stay for the entirety of the festival.*
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